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The first thing that automatically clicks in our mind is “Muslims versus Hindus” when comparing India and Pakistan. Pakistanis and Indians share the same cultural origin; and they don’t even differ in physique, environment and civilization legacy.

Immigration is an issue that never ceases to surprise. While western Europeans still half-fear the specter of the Polish plumber, it transpires that Poland has become a fully fledged destination country for immigrants in its own right. Why is this?

Mauritania wants democracy, civil rule and social justice. Mauritanians share the overall demand of the Arab Spring: dignity, equality, democracy and justice. And the foremost challenge they face is the military regime, its racism and parochial way of looking at things, and its nepotism.

India has often been cited as the next China as international luxury brands enter the market to benefit from the monetary gains of a desire economy. However, the Indian luxury market is not only different compared to other emerging markets, but unique.

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